Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a hands-on, creative, highly motivated, and resourceful Marketing Assistant to join a fast-growing retail company in their Marketing team.An achiever with high energy levels, who is highly meticulous, deadline driven and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is expected from the prospective candidate. We require somebody that is comfortable to work autonomously and, within a team, taking direction from the Marketing Team Leader and executing tasks with passion, commitment and willingness for continued learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Be abreast of the latest marketing trends across social media and traditional media Assist with continued market research, competitor analysis and keeping an eye out for the latest trends Provide day to day support to marketing department Liaise with the stores and warehouse to organise all product samples for photography Liaise with the Marketing Agency to ensure product sourced is as per the briefs and styling can be completed. Liaise with the Marketing Agency to deliver samples and book samples back in upon return Organise the distribution of all marketing and advertising material to the stores, in time for the relevant activities Assist with coordinating in-store competitions (material, giveaways, merchandise, promotional staff etc.) Assist with capturing customer details following competitions Assist Visual Merchandiser to ensure materials are delivered timeously to stores and set up correctly Be the custodian of the website SEO and working with the Agency, continue to enhance and fine tune for best results Manage the email newsletter development and layout to ensure timeously executed and on brief Compile post campaign analysis on sell throughs Ensure social media content is posted according to the monthly schedule Be in dialogue with customers via social media to provide outstanding customer service

KEY DIMENSIONS

Energy/self-motivation Communication Teamwork Creativity Self Confidence & resilience Initiative

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric and Relevant Marketing qualification. Experience in the same/similar position is advantageous Computer Literate (MS Office) Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Experience in the Retail industry is advantageous. Good planning and administration skills Must be able to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment The ability to work independently The ability to take own initiative A high level of attention to detail




Interested candidates, who qualify, should apply.

CLOSING DATE FOR ADVERT:17 MAY 2025